CVE-1999-1409

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The at program in IRIX 6.2 and NetBSD 1.3.2 and earlier allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files by submitting the file to at with the -f argument, which generates error messages that at sends to the user via e-mail.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 69.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 3, 1998

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitreftp://ftp.NetBSD.ORG/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA1998-004.txt.asc
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90233906612929&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7577.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/331
cve@mitrehttp://www.shmoo.com/mail/bugtraq/jul98/msg00064.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://ftp.NetBSD.ORG/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA1998-004.txt.asc
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90233906612929&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7577.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/331
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.shmoo.com/mail/bugtraq/jul98/msg00064.html

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-19261✓ verified
First seen Jun 27, 1998
NetBSD 1.3.2 / SGI IRIX 6.5.1 - 'at(1)' Read File
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-1999-1409?

CVE-1999-1409 is a none vulnerability published on July 3, 1998. The at program in IRIX 6.2 and NetBSD 1.3.2 and earlier allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files by submitting the file to at with the -f argument, which generates error messages that at sends to the user via e-mail.

When was CVE-1999-1409 disclosed?

CVE-1999-1409 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 3, 1998, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-1999-1409 actively exploited?

CVE-1999-1409 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 69.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-1999-1409?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-1999-1409, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-1999-1409

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